West Seattle student attacked while arriving home from school

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Just received this report from a longtime WSBer:

Someone assaulted our 14 year old on her way home from Madison today.

It occurred in the alley behind our house as she was entering the access code to open the garage.

The attack occurred at 2:25 pm approximately. We have contacted and met with Seattle Police department.

The attacker was white, 16 or 17, wore a black hoodie and had freckles. He asked her the time and then grabbed her from behind in the crotch.

She yelled fire as she has been trained to do and kicked him.

He ran off. … Three police cars are looking for the creep.

We have a followup question out for any more generalized location info we can share without violating the victim’s privacy. 5:39 PM UPDATE: The location was a few blocks due south of Madison.

AJP May 19, 2009 (4:37 pm)

Good for her with the quick reflexes!!! Good training, parents!

Mookie May 19, 2009 (4:47 pm)

Sorry it happened but glad she’s ok, and I hope that creep REALLY felt that kick!

star55 May 19, 2009 (5:31 pm)

I hope you notify the school so that they can do a notice to go home with other students on Monday. I know that they have a “walking safely” flyer that has been used in the past. It might also be wise to notify Schmitz Park and Lafayette Schools.

onceachef May 19, 2009 (5:41 pm)

Certainly not a good experience but kudos to your daughter for kicking him and yelling the alert…I hope it hurt badly! I also hope he can be identified and punished for this act of violence.

bb May 19, 2009 (6:11 pm)

someone should take her to the local library to look at yearbooks and help identify this ah*le, they need to get locked up .

rykrite May 19, 2009 (6:28 pm)

Thank goodness she knew what to do! Is this information being shared with all students at Madison? Can they get some adults to walk students home, or have students in pairs until this guy is caught?

GenHillOne May 19, 2009 (6:32 pm)

I thought the same thing about yearbooks, bb. And I’ve seen a lot of freshmen that easily look 16-17 who wouldn’t show up in a yearbook for another couple of weeks…something to consider if you go that route.

This could be escalating behavior, so let’s hope he’s found soon.

I’m glad she’s physically okay and that she did such a great job protecting herself!

sarelly May 19, 2009 (7:24 pm)

Wow. I’m glad the police were responsive. A strange man grabbed one of my breasts once on the street – and did the same to a number of women I was on my way to meet – when one arrived with her story she found out she wasn’t the only one! But the police didn’t want to hear anything about it. Long ago, far away, on another coast.

sarelly May 19, 2009 (7:28 pm)

And I hope she’s okay. I’m so glad she kicked him!

Winsteim May 19, 2009 (8:19 pm)

Fragmented society poor social skills not GQ type = suspect. One possible equation.

Mike May 20, 2009 (12:43 pm)

This is rather close to my house, I’ll be keeping an eye out for the kid and call SPD if I see anyone with that description. That time of day is about right for West Seattle High to be out isn’t it? Maybe the police can put the notice out there too and see if anyone recognizes the suspect?

KateMcA May 20, 2009 (2:04 pm)

I’m so glad that she’s ok– good for her for taking control of the situation!

WTF May 20, 2009 (2:55 pm)

I want to kick him, too! Good for her and good for you to teach her the proper way to protect and defend herself. We WILL keep our eyes peeled.

misty May 20, 2009 (6:41 pm)

Jill Hudson, the principal of Madison, did send out a letter to parents today. It notified them of the situation and also offered some helpful advice.

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